Mark Watson among guests for Old Vic Variety Night

Comedian Mark Watson will lead the line-up for the second Old Vic Variety Night on 6 March.

Watson, who is currently writing a commissioned work for the Old Vic,will be joined by magicians Jeff McBride and Eugene Burger, DJ and musician MckNasty and all-male vocal group, Only Men Aloud, winners of BBC One’s Last Choir Standing.

Further acts are to be announced.

The initial variety night was held in November 2015 and included guests such as Tim Minchin and Dynamo, as well as current host Watson.

Talking about the variety night, Warchus said: "Following the enormous success of our debut event last November, I'm delighted to announce the next date in this hugely popular series… I'm very happy to say that comic genius Mark Watson will return as host to lead us, in his inimitable style, through a fun-filled evening in the best in comedy, music and magic. We're looking forward to another wonderful evening in this wonderful theatre."

Tickets for the Old Vic Variety Night are on sale now.